Hamilton Cancellation Line- Page 164

[saisai]

Posted: 1/13/17 at 11:18am

RiseUp2 said: "Does anybody know how the Chicago cancellation line works?  Same type of thing?   I read that their unpurchased lottery tickets also go to the cancellation line, but I'm wondering if there are more tickets available for things like standing room only or unused VIP.

And anyone done it?"

I went to the PrivateBank theater for a Wed matinee last week 5 min before they were releasing tickets (2 hours before curtain) and there were 7 people in line.  When they started selling cancellation tickets, available seats suddenly popped up on TM (I was checking on my phone.)  I decided to buy the ticket from my phone instead of waiting to see what was available when I got to the window.  I don't believe they have SRO for that theater.  Hope this helps.

Updated On: 1/13/17 at 11:18 AM

[BWFan2]

Posted: 1/13/17 at 3:01pm

Any tips on what time to arrive at cancellation line on a Sunday (late Jan., if that matters) unless weekend demand is so high it's not worth it?  We're only in town through Monday so that's our only shot... which I don't want to throw away (sorry, couldn't resist.)  Also, has anyone ever found that TM prices come down day of, which it sounds like is happening in Chicago?  Thanks so much for any insight.

[Rainah]

Posted: 1/13/17 at 7:31pm

So my plans fell through, and I'm once again looking for a cancellation line buddy. Looking for someone to wait in the line Wednesday the 25th until I can get there, and I'll happily pay for your ticket and mine.

[234817]

Posted: 1/13/17 at 11:29pm

I'm going to PM you!

[Nickycliff]

Posted: 1/14/17 at 10:43am

Anyone here have any tickets they are thinking of selling for upcoming performances instead of going to stub hub?

[HunterK]

Posted: 1/14/17 at 10:32pm

Hey All!

First time posting! Trying to get SRO tickets to Tuesday or Wednesday nights show. If someone can help me out by getting there earlier, I am happy to pay for their ticket, and bring Hot Chocolate (or anything else you need to stay warm.) Please message me so we can work out some plans. Thanks in advance! Have a great night!

[zzdawgg]

Posted: 1/15/17 at 6:54am

Nickycliff said: "Anyone here have any tickets they are thinking of selling for upcoming performances instead of going to stub hub?

 

"I'll likely be selling Chicago tickets to the 2/9 performance on TM. 

 

[HunterK]

Posted: 1/17/17 at 12:31pm

Hi all:

Is anyone waiting on Thursday? I want to go, but would love to have someone there to switch off with and we can both go, or work something else out. If anyone is going or wants to go and wants a buddy, please reply or message me! 

Thanks so much!

[beltin2classes]

Posted: 1/19/17 at 11:29am

Hi all,

What time would you recommend showing up if I want to get into the Wednesday matinee? I'll be in NY on Wednesday, Feb 8th but won't be able to get there until about 11am. Do you think I'd still have a shot at a ticket?

[Rainah]

Posted: 1/19/17 at 8:45pm

beltin2classes said: "Hi all,

What time would you recommend showing up if I want to get into the Wednesday matinee? I'll be in NY on Wednesday, Feb 8th but won't be able to get there until about 11am. Do you think I'd still have a shot at a ticket?"

matinee probably not (But hey you never know) evening you'd have a good shot

[taudrisp]

Posted: 1/20/17 at 2:29pm

Thinking of standing on line next Wednesday, any luck yesterday? How did the line look and what time did you get there?

[South Florida]

Posted: 1/20/17 at 4:26pm

Shout out to the NYPD and especially officer Sullivan, he may be higher ranked, I don't know.  But his imperious running of the line was quite amusing, especially when he threatened to shut the line down and send everyone home, promising us all that he had done it in the past.  He says he has been the Hamilton cop for a long time, so that studio is his beat.  I found him totally entertaining, and said "see ya Sully" when leaving that night.  Seems like a cool guy.

 

[CassandraReads]

Posted: 1/23/17 at 5:45am

Lol! Sully is the best- whatever he says, goes! I love that guy. 

[casedilla2]

Posted: 1/28/17 at 8:44am

Hey everyone, I am doing the cancellation line in a couple weeks on Tuesday, 2/14. If anyone is interested in 1-2 tickets for that show and would be willing to help pay for my and my friend's tickets in exchange for waiting in line and making you our plus one, please message me!

[rangersrule132]

Posted: 1/28/17 at 1:16pm

casedilla2 said: "Hey everyone, I am doing the cancellation line in a couple weeks on Tuesday, 2/14. If anyone is interested in 1-2 tickets for that show and would be willing to help pay for my and my friend's tickets in exchange for waiting in line and making you our plus one, please message me!

 

"

you are about 6 months too late.

[elili]

Posted: 1/28/17 at 8:20pm

can kids standing in line buy a ticket? do they have to have their own method of payment if with a parent?

 

also is the new policy that no line forms until 5:30 even on matinee days?

[fyeahmaria]

Posted: 1/29/17 at 6:51pm

Today there were only 3 people in line when I walked passed around 9am

[tylergrabo]

Posted: 1/29/17 at 10:10pm

fyeahmaria said: "Today there were only 3 people in line when I walked passed around 9am

 

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lol i was one of those 3 people. we arrived at the richard rogers at around 6:45 and we were the first people there. The line didn't start forming until a little before noon (around 11:15), most likely due to broadway con. but we were given front row centerlotto seats for standard prices and overall it was an amazing experience. my advice would be to anyone attempting to do the cancellation line, is to do it at this time of year as there will likely be less people. it was very cold this morning but we came prepared with blankets, hand warmers, etc. if you definitely want to secure your tickets though, you should arrive before the sun comes up and setup "base-camp" in front of the theater. be prepared to wait a long time for the cancellation tickets aswell. and if it gets close to showtime don't worry, we didn't get our tickets until 2:50 (3:00 show). as far as i know there is no age limit on buying hamilton tickets as we were able to purchase ours with no problems (however i assume you have to be at least 13 to buy them). in general, the wait was very long but it was so worth it in the end. good luck to anyone trying to get tickets! 

ps. if anyone has any questions about the line experience, feel free to pm me! :)

 

Updated On: 1/29/17 at 10:10 PM

[alliec419]

Posted: 2/1/17 at 5:21pm

I know this is probably reaching, and too soon to tell, but with the doubling of # of lottery tickets given out each day, have there been an increase in the # of cancellation tickets given out? I am dying to drive down for a day trip to do this line (from Boston). 

[taudrisp]

Posted: 2/1/17 at 6:23pm

alliec419 said: "I know this is probably reaching, and too soon to tell, but with the doubling of # of lottery tickets given out each day, have there been an increase in the # of cancellation tickets given out? I am dying to drive down for a day trip to do this line (from Boston). 

 

I was just in the cancellation line yesterday, 7pm show and I got there at 3pm. There were 4 couples in front of us (the first ones in line got there at noon) which was a pleasant surprise. Long story short around 4:30pm they had premium seats for sale ($540) and then at 5:30pm they started clearing people for the $199 tickets. All the people in front of my walked away with tickets. At this point if it was a nail biter because we were literally next and they stopped calling people (there were probably another 20 people behind us) and all of the lottery winners started showing up to get their tickets. Finally at 6:40pm they called us and we got 7th row center orchestra (RIDICULOUS seats). The next 5 people behind us filled out the rest of the row. Not sure how many people past them got cleared. I can't tell if there were more tickets available (from what I saw about 20 tickets were given out) then usual. I do have to point out that everyone was surprised that the line was as short as it was so this situation may have been an exception to the norm. It was probably the coldest day in awhile and there was light snow in the morning. It was also a Tuesday show so the primary Hamilton doesn't perform (which by the way should not stop you, our Hamilton was amazing!). Not sure what was going on but we were lucky that we only waiting 4 hours and had ended up with the most amazing seats. 

Prior to lining up I read this board up and down and to add some of my advice:

- Sullivan is the theatre cop for the area and he said that in general he stops the line at 30 people. He will also give a rundown of the ticket options as you have to know what you want because they work fast once you are called (premium, standard or standing room)

- come prepared; I brought hand warmers, a blanket, water, snacks and my kindle. We also made a night of it by getting a hotel room (my thought process was if it didn't work out Tuesday then we would try again for the 2 shows on Wed .. yes, I was determined). 

- go early, my experience was definitely not normal so unless you have back up shows like I did I wouldn't recommend just show any less then 5 hours to showtime. For more context, we drove by the theatre at around 11am and there were about 15 people on line for the 2pm show

- if you ever second guess yourself why you are waiting IT IS WORTH IT, I have been listening to the soundtrack pretty religiously the last few months (totally late to the Hamilton bandwagon) and had very high expectations. I was concerned I would be disappointed that no one from the original cast would be there and frankly I just had really high hopes it would be what I always saw in my head ... without any question it exceeded all of my expectations and made me appreciate the show even more. I am not concerned about over hyping it because its THAT GOOD. I would wait on that line again in a heartbeat to see it again and honestly definitely plan to!

Good luck and for those going soon get excited, its pretty awesome!

 

[elili]

Posted: 2/2/17 at 1:28pm

just called the box office and was told that you have to be 18 to purchase tickets.

hoping that people are going to be ok with my son standing in line then switching

out with his dad to purchase tickets later. we aren't buying additional tickets, just 4 in all.

anyone have experience with this?

[daijop]

Posted: 2/2/17 at 1:49pm

elili said: "just called the box office and was told that you have to be 18 to purchase tickets.

hoping that people are going to be ok with my son standing in line then switching

out with his dad to purchase tickets later. we aren't buying additional tickets, just 4 in all.

anyone have experience with this?

 

I waited on line with my 11 year old daughter. My parents joined us for the last hour and we purchased 4 tickets in all.  It wasn't a problem other than a person behind us being upset.  It wasn't about ago, she didn't realize each person was allowed to buy 2 tickets

 

 

[elili]

Posted: 2/2/17 at 2:03pm

thanks for letting me know! super helpful.

[Coachkit]

Posted: 2/3/17 at 5:15pm

I need 3 tickets for 2/10, 2/11, or 2/12. We fly in at 5pm 2/10. Will anyone wait in line for us for Friday nights show for fee?  We are coming from West Coast and this is once in lifetime trip for us.

[fyeahmaria]

Posted: 2/3/17 at 6:10pm

Did the cancellation line on Wednesday (25th) for the matinee. Got there at 7.45 am and was ticket 13 and 14. First guy in line got there at 1 am, and those in front of me had arrived just after 7. No one came after me until about 9.30. I don't think any premium tickets were offered, but 3 regular single tickets were sold at 10.20. I didn't catch the location of these. After that they started selling tickets in pairs around 11.15, and did a couple every 15 minutes or so. We got our tickets at 12.30. At least two tickets after us were sold, but not til about 1.45. When we got to our seats we realized everyone except the first three people got seats in the second row of the orchestra. The cancellation line actually filled that entire row. That made me wonder if they might have been held for the lottery, but maybe something had gone wrong with it so they just sold them all to the cancellation line? (For $199 instead of $10). Anyway it was great for us, and nice to have a little time before the show to change and relax. Just under 5 hour wait for me, and so worth it!